Women’s Football

In a remarkable display of football, Ashleigh Plumptre, star of the Super Falcons, was at the forefront of Al Ittihad’s overwhelming 13-1 victory against Jeddah SC in the Saudi Gold Cup. Recently returning from an injury that excluded her from the Olympics team, Plumptre demonstrated her prowess by scoring a crucial goal and assisting three […]

The Super Falcons are set to host Algeria for two friendly matches in Lagos later this month. The games are scheduled to take place on October 26 and October 29 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. Interim head coach Justin Madugu is expected to assemble a squad featuring both foreign based professionals and

Edo Queens’ star midfielder, Emem Peace Essien, has set ambitious goals ahead of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, aiming for the tournament’s top honours. With the competition scheduled to kick off on November 9, 2024, in Morocco, Essien is determined to help Edo Queens secure the coveted trophy. Beyond the team’s success, she also

The Nigerian U17 women’s team, known as the Flamingos, is set to kick off their 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign tonight with a match against New Zealand. Scheduled for 9 pm Nigeria time at the Cibao Stadium in the Dominican Republic, this Group A fixture sees Nigeria aiming for a strong start. The

As Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, prepares to compete in the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, three standout players have emerged as key talents to watch. The tournament, running from October 16 to November 3, will see the Flamingos in Group A alongside hosts Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and New

On Thursday, October 10, 2024, Bayelsa Queens FC triumphed over Espoir FC from Benin Republic with a dominant 4-0 victory in their final Group B match of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament BOWFT. Held at the University of Benin Sports Stadium, the match remained goalless in the first half despite Bayelsa Queens controlling the

The Sapphire Nigeria Women’s Football Supporters Club is set to celebrate the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child with an event focused on empowering young girls through sports. Taking place on October 12, 2024, at Albati Barracks Stadium in Lagos, the event will be themed Empowering the Next Generation of Female Leaders through Sports.

Andrea Okene, a Spanish born forward with Nigerian roots, has shown interest in playing for Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Born to a Nigerian father and Spanish mother, Okene, 22, currently plays for the B team of Costa Adeje Tenerife Egatesa. Having previously trained with Spain’s U16 team, she qualifies to represent Nigeria and has expressed willingness

Atletico Madrid winger Rasheedat Ajibade has been named the Spanish Liga F Player of the Month for September, recognizing her outstanding performances during the month. The 24 year old Nigerian international was instrumental in Atletico Madrid’s early season success, scoring five goals and providing two assists across four league appearances. Her contributions have solidified Atletico’s

Falconets star Opeyemi Ajakaye has officially parted ways with Madrid CFF and is set to continue her career in the United States. The 18 year old forward, who previously played for Nigeria’s FC Robo Queens, is reported to have signed a deal with an undisclosed American club. Although details of her contract with the new